Owyhee County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Owyhee County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Owyhee County, Idaho, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Succor Creek Reservoir, Owyhee County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Owyhee County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Succor Creek Reservoir

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Tetradymia glabrata

littleleaf horsebrush

Very Common10 obs.

Astragalus purshii

Very Common10 obs.

Penstemon acuminatus

Very Common7 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Very Common7 obs.

Grayia spinosa

spiny hopsage

Very Common7 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common6 obs.

Phrynosoma platyrhinos

Desert Horned Lizard

Common5 obs.

Ladeania lanceolata

wild lemonweed

Common5 obs.

Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia

current-leaf globe-mallow

Common5 obs.

Artemisia spinescens

Common5 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Common5 obs.

Eriogonum ovalifolium

oval-leaved buckwheat

Occasional5 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Occasional5 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Astragalus camptopus

Bruneau milk-vetch

Occasional5 obs.

Collomia grandiflora

large-flowered collomia

Occasional5 obs.

Lithospermum ruderale

wayside gromwell

Occasional4 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Rare4 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare4 obs.

Neoscona oaxacensis

Western spotted orbweaver

Rare4 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Succor Creek Reservoir

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Tetradymia glabrata

littleleaf horsebrush

Very Common10 obs.

Astragalus purshii

Very Common10 obs.

Penstemon acuminatus

Very Common7 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Very Common7 obs.

Grayia spinosa

spiny hopsage

Very Common7 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common6 obs.

Phrynosoma platyrhinos

Desert Horned Lizard

Common5 obs.

Ladeania lanceolata

wild lemonweed

Common5 obs.

Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia

current-leaf globe-mallow

Common5 obs.

Artemisia spinescens

Common5 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Common5 obs.

Eriogonum ovalifolium

oval-leaved buckwheat

Occasional5 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Occasional5 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Astragalus camptopus

Bruneau milk-vetch

Occasional5 obs.

Collomia grandiflora

large-flowered collomia

Occasional5 obs.

Lithospermum ruderale

wayside gromwell

Occasional4 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Rare4 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare4 obs.

Neoscona oaxacensis

Western spotted orbweaver

Rare4 obs.

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